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Manager, Machine Learning

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Viant

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Location:
United States , Irvine

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Not provided

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Salary:

190000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Machine Learning team at Viant is revolutionizing the Ad Tech industry with innovative machine learning systems. By automating manual processes in creating, launching, and measuring digital ads, we build autonomous systems that process hundreds of millions of events daily. We are seeking a hands-on Machine Learning Manager who will lead a team of engineers in building, deploying, and improving machine learning solutions that directly drive business impact.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide day-to-day technical leadership for the Machine Learning team
  • Lead the end-to-end development, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of machine learning models
  • Coach, mentor, and grow machine learning engineers and scientists
  • Apply advanced ML techniques to solve problems such as supply prediction, campaign performance modeling, and incremental value measurement
  • Partner closely with Product and Engineering stakeholders to scope work and deliver actionable insights
  • Drive continuous innovation by exploring and adopting new modeling methods, tools, and approaches
  • Take on direct hands-on work including model building, analysis, and MLE tasks

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of experience in machine learning
  • At least 1+ years leading and scaling high-performing teams
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Strong expertise in developing and applying machine learning models for real-world business applications
  • Proven ability to deliver results at scale through innovation and operational excellence
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle challenges not previously solved in the industry

Nice to have:

  • PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Experience in the Ad Tech industry or with digital advertising systems
  • Publications or contributions to leading conferences in machine learning or data science
What we offer:
  • Fully paid health insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Unlimited PTO

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 04, 2026

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